Surgical Technologist – Aesthetics Services – Part Time Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional,multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics acrossNorth Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionalswith competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing workatmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

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JOB LOCATION

Aesthetics Services

• -3475 Erwin Rd

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JOB SUMMARY

Weare seeking a Part Time

• Srugical Technologist
• in our AestheticsServices
• located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of thehealthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients

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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Level I New graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalentexperience. Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstratesService Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers and otherdepartments. Assume responsibility for upholding the policies andprocedures of the department and organization. Demonstrates eagerness to learn, takes direction, adapts tochanges within unit, demonstrates consistent progress toward LevelII. Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures teammaintains sterile environment. Demonstrate and practice a goodunderstanding of sterile technique. Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations. Prepare OperatingRoom with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies. Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing andperforms sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe andaccurate manner. Maintain technical skills to serve a patient populationcomprised of infancy to geriatric clients. Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction ofa registered nurse. For Surgical Technologists with a dual role in an ambulatoryenvironment, additional responsibilities may include: preparepatients for examinations and procedures in the surgical clinicsetting; assist the physician during patient examination andprocedures in the clinic; collect and label laboratory specimensfor processing; reinforce postoperative instructions underdirection of physician or RN; assist with incoming and outgoingpatient calls under supervision of physician or RN; remove sutures/staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings, following DUHSpolicies and procedures, under direction of RN or physician;perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by theRN or physician; schedule and post surgical cases; coordinatecomplex scheduling of cases which require additional surgicalsupport; update and file patient medical records. Must advance to level II within 18 months. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

• LevelII Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plusthe following: Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists andstudent technologists.

Serve as a role model to new employees and other staffmembers. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintainssterile environment independently. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Apply basic knowledge of instrumentations to severalcases. Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation. Competent at unit level. Corrects deficiencies at the case level. Communicate effectively with patients, staff members andphysicians. Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit andhospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patientsafety goals. Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies,procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospitalare reinforced. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.•

JOBELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

JOB

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or thesuccessful completion of the National Center for Competency Testing(NCCT) certification exam. Level I

• Entry level position for new graduates of SurgicalTechnology program or Surgical Technologists with 0 to 18 monthsexperience. Level II
• Requires 6 to 12 months of full-ime equivalentSurgical Technology or relevant military experience

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JOB HOURS

Theschedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with noweekends or holidays.

• Some roles within our organization mayencompass essential job functions requiring distinct physicaland/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodationrequests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.
• DukeHealth Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal OpportunityEmployment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, or veteran status.
• We aspire to build a communitygrounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.

Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas,flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, andexperiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collectiveresponsibility within our community.

• This job description aims tooutline representative responsibilities for this title, not anexhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assignedjob-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.
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